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The Successes of the Raid Massif Central 2017: Fantastic Road Cycling Challenge in South of France

Well, a busy summer crossing the centre of France has come to an end and it is time for Marmot Tours to thank the Cyclos Country Club Mazametain without which this magnificent Raid Massif Central might not exist. Raid Massif Central Cycling Challenge Between our starting point in Roanne and the arrival in Mazamet, our … Continued

Marmot Tours Cycling Holidays UK Tour! Spot Us at Your Local UK Sportive or Cycling Event

Having loved our sponsorship experience at the Stage 5 ending of the Tour Of Britain in 2016, we have, this year, thrown ourselves a little further into the world of local UK sportive and cycling events! We’ve invested in a very smart marquee (thank you Surf & Turf and Family&Friends for production and design!), so we can come … Continued

Marmot Tours Guided Cycling Holiday Reviews 2017 – What You Think of Us So Far This Season…

It is a great time to look at Marmot Tours client feedback from 2017, as we have just re-started our season after a 2 week break. We’ve been servicing the vans and the bikes and making sure we are all ready for the madness that is September and October! Last year we started asking you … Continued

Last Spots Available in 2017 on popular Marmot Tours Supported Road Cycling Challenges

European Road Cycling in the Mountains: Grab One of the Last Spots Available in 2017! Whilst the late summer/early autumn months are amongst our busiest, we sometimes have cancellations leading to last minute availability on previously fully booked holidays and challenges.  It means that you may still be able to get a place on a holiday … Continued

Safe Descending for Road Cyclists on a Marmot Tours Cycling Holiday

The experience of ascending challenging, iconic climbs in beautiful, remote locations in the mountains of Europe is a great reason to choose a Marmot Tours cycling holiday! The joy and satisfaction felt from reaching the top of a col that has been dreamt about for months, possibly even years, will stay with you forever. However, … Continued

Travelling with a Bike with Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Road cycling challenges in Spain, Italy & France: Important Information This is just a quick reminder to anyone bringing a bike on their Marmot Tours holiday or road cycling challenge that is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes.  Please please don’t forget to put in a pad spacer in the disc brake calliper.   The spacer prevents … Continued

The Best Road Cycling in Italy, Spain and France with Marmot Tours

The chances are that you already know all about the mountain ranges of Italy, France and Spain. If, by any chance however, you are one of the uninitiated, then read on for a general introduction to the beautiful mountains (also known as cols) that you will be navigating along your road cycling tour. Road Cycling In The Mountains Of … Continued

What Our Guides Are Riding: Part 3 – Graham’s Van Nicholas Euros

Today it’s the turn of Graham Hey‘s beautiful titanium framed Van Nicholas Euros to take the spotlight… Van Nicholas Road Bike I bought the frameset about 5 years ago, planning to build a bike that was set up for long days in the saddle, nimble on the climbs and agile enough to keep up with the … Continued

How Can I Ship My Bike Abroad?

Thinking of going on one of our European road cycling holidays but can’t face the stress and hassle of lugging your bike to and from the airport, and getting it on the plane? Well, increasingly your options are wider than taking the bike yourself, or hiring a bike on trip.   The world of courier … Continued

Discounted Cycling Holidays: Bring A Mate for £75 off…

Cycling Holiday Special Offer: Bring A Mate Discount (£75)  We know how great it is to holiday with friends so, focusing on trips that still have availability, we are offering you again, like last year, the chance of benefitting when you book as a group of 2 or more on selected departures.    With our ‘Bring a Mate Discount’ you … Continued